After testing the JBL Flip 6 for many weeks, I have my review now and I gotta say this little guy rocks!
One of the things I really like of JBL speakers are their designs. It's like JBL got an identity with these designs and I gotta admit it just looks great, but ofc you don't buy a speaker to see it with your eyes, so let's talk about sound. This is one of the best sounding portable speakers I tried. Out of the box, I felt like it needed more bass (some of the songs I played did have deeper lows which the Flip 6 was not able to play until I boosted bass), fortunately JBL provides an EQ on its app which is really easy to use and works as expected. After changing some bands, this little guy began to sound great. It has pretty good bass, good mids and great highs too. Definition and sparkle is not missing here so no matter what you play, it's going to sound great. Another thing I liked about its sound is it's output power which for its size is amazing. Coming from a Flip 4, difference is day and night in terms of sound and output power. Not only the Flip 6 sounds better but also it's much more powerful than the Flip 4. This is one of those rare cases where I just turn on the speaker and listen to my music without any worry or issue about it. Compared with the XB33, I always had to open the EQ and keep changing stuff because it wasn't consistent at all. In some songs it sounded good but in some others it was terrible but with the Flip 6, I didn't ran into that issue.
Talking about battery, it was pretty good too. I managed to achieve about 9-11h of battery and charging speeds are also pretty fast too. It uses USB-C for charging and that's a nice upgrade (Flip 4 used microUSB). Even though we lost hands-free capabilities and the 3.5mm jack, I didn't ran into the situation where I missed those things. Fortunately, I didn't. Now let's talk about price, is it worth it? If you manage to get it for 100$ or below I would say yes, absolutely. I got it for 97$ and I'm loving this thing. I absolutely recommend it!
Pros
Powerful and rich sound
EQ easy to use
Portable
Great design
Great battery life
Cons
No 3.5mm Jack
No Hands-Free capabilities
SBC Codec
Mono Sound
Can't go as deep as 20hz
3 users found this helpful
kushal
9 months ago
8 / 10
great product
kushal
9 months ago
8 / 10
nice sound quality with more battery life
1 users found this helpful
Hans-Olov
5 months ago
8 / 10
Ger en ultimat ljudupplevelse för en rimlig slant!
The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
A passive radiator is a type of driver (speaker) that doesn't have a voice coil and a magnet. The sound vibrations produced by a passive radiator depend on its mass and the size of its enclosure. It is usually used in combination with a woofer to produce deep bass tones.
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Flip 6)
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Signal-to-noise ratio is a measure that compares the level of a desired signal (meaningful information) to the level of background noise (unwanted signal), the bigger the less perceived noise.
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Flip 6)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (LG XBOOM Go XG5)
Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Device supports fast Bluetooth pairing using NFC so it can communicate with other devices over Bluetooth. You can fastly pair devices without entering a code by simply holding one device next to the device with which it is to be paired.
An auxiliary input allows you to play other audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack, i.e for MP3 or portable DVD/CD player.
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
With voice prompts, you will automatically receive information via audio messages – for instance, you may find out that the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Flip 6)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (LG XBOOM Go XG5)
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) is a wireless standard released in 2009. It has faster transfer rates and improved security compared to its predecessors – a, b, and g.
802.11ac wireless works on the 5GHz frequency range. It offers higher transfer rates, improved reliability, and improved power consumption. It provides advantages for gaming and HD video streaming.
Comments
Sebas
10 months ago
10 / 10
A great upgrade over the previous Flips
Sebas
10 months ago
10 / 10
After testing the JBL Flip 6 for many weeks, I have my review now and I gotta say this little guy rocks! One of the things I really like of JBL speakers are their designs. It's like JBL got an identity with these designs and I gotta admit it just looks great, but ofc you don't buy a speaker to see it with your eyes, so let's talk about sound. This is one of the best sounding portable speakers I tried. Out of the box, I felt like it needed more bass (some of the songs I played did have deeper lows which the Flip 6 was not able to play until I boosted bass), fortunately JBL provides an EQ on its app which is really easy to use and works as expected. After changing some bands, this little guy began to sound great. It has pretty good bass, good mids and great highs too. Definition and sparkle is not missing here so no matter what you play, it's going to sound great. Another thing I liked about its sound is it's output power which for its size is amazing. Coming from a Flip 4, difference is day and night in terms of sound and output power. Not only the Flip 6 sounds better but also it's much more powerful than the Flip 4. This is one of those rare cases where I just turn on the speaker and listen to my music without any worry or issue about it. Compared with the XB33, I always had to open the EQ and keep changing stuff because it wasn't consistent at all. In some songs it sounded good but in some others it was terrible but with the Flip 6, I didn't ran into that issue. Talking about battery, it was pretty good too. I managed to achieve about 9-11h of battery and charging speeds are also pretty fast too. It uses USB-C for charging and that's a nice upgrade (Flip 4 used microUSB). Even though we lost hands-free capabilities and the 3.5mm jack, I didn't ran into the situation where I missed those things. Fortunately, I didn't. Now let's talk about price, is it worth it? If you manage to get it for 100$ or below I would say yes, absolutely. I got it for 97$ and I'm loving this thing. I absolutely recommend it!
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kushal
9 months ago
8 / 10
great product
kushal
9 months ago
8 / 10
nice sound quality with more battery life
Hans-Olov
5 months ago
8 / 10
Ger en ultimat ljudupplevelse för en rimlig slant!
Hans-Olov
5 months ago
8 / 10
Bra ljud, lättjobbad, mycket prisvärd!
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